Product Overview & Quality

Product Name: Aluminium chloride hexahydrate
Brand: Kemaus (Product Code: KA-879)
Grade: Analytical Reagent (AR Grade). Manufactured under premium standards of Kemaus, ensuring exceptionally low trace contamination of heavy metals (such as iron) and sulfate ions for high-precision laboratory assays.
Physical Properties: Fine white to slight yellowish crystalline powder. It may emit a faint, pungent hydrochloric acid odor when exposed to moist air.
Solubility: Highly soluble in water and ethanol; yields a strongly acidic aqueous solution.
Key Use: Extensively used as a catalyst in organic chemical synthesis. Utilized in analytical chemistry applications, cosmetic formulation testing (antiperspirants), and as a coagulant reagent in water treatment research.

Safety & Hazards (Critical)

Classification: Corrosive (Category 1). Causes severe skin burns and serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.
Health Risks: Direct contact leads to immediate tissue destruction and permanent eye injury. Inhalation of dust or fumes causes severe irritation to the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract.
Chemical Warning: Reacts exothermically with water or atmospheric moisture, releasing corrosive hydrogen chloride gas.
First Aid Measures: Immediately flush affected eyes or skin with plenty of flowing water for at least 15 to 30 minutes. Seek urgent medical attention.

Handling & Storage

Storage: Highly Hygroscopic. Must be stored in the original tightly sealed Kemaus container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area (below 30 degrees Celsius). Keep strictly away from water, moisture, strong bases, and metals.
Precautions: Comprehensive PPE is mandatory, including chemical-resistant laboratory gloves, safety goggles, and a dust respirator. Handle strictly within a certified fume hood to avoid exposure to acidic fumes.